ARRIS’s First DOCSIS 3.1® Cable Modem is Now CableLabs®-Certified

18 Jul 2016

Gigabit is making headlines around the country as cable companies begin to bring this incredibly fast Internet to new destinations this year. If you’re one of the lucky people receiving Gigabit access, you need to know about DOCSIS 3.1® technology; it’s what makes Gigabit Internet possible for cable customers.

And, very soon, you’ll be able to get your hands on our first retail cable modem with DOCSIS 3.1 technology: our SURFboard® SB8200 Cable Modem. What that means is that it won’t be long before you’ll be able to buy your own cable modem that supports Gigabit Internet.

ARRIS SURFboard SB8200

ARRIS is a pioneer in DOCSIS technology and in giving consumers the choice of super-fast modems they can purchase to own. Among the advantages of buying a modem include: side-stepping your service provider's modem rental fees (for a savings of up to $120 per year), getting a performance boost from the latest technology, and choosing the solution that works best for your own needs.

CableLabs just announced that our SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 modem received full DOCSIS certification, which is a big step in bringing it to market. It means that the modem is now ready to go to cable operators for approval so that it can be used on your cable service. We expect our SB8200 to be ready later this year, starting with Comcast’s Gigabit launches in the following markets: Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and Nashville. Then, you can buy it at your favorite retail outlet and experience the future of fast at home.

Stay tuned to our blog to find out when you can buy our new SB8200 DOCSIS 3.1 modem.